RN: Sub-Acute/Short Term Rehab Care
About The Position
Keswick is seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy! As an RN: Registered Nurse with Keswick, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by delivering, coordinating, and evaluating the total nursing care for residents/patients in the assigned area. Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report, a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country. Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland. Keswick is a not-for-profit aging services organization dedicated to improving the experience of aging, together. With over 140 years of expertise, we have become a trusted leader in providing compassionate services for older adults in our community. Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited RN Nursing program: Registered Nurse curriculum is required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure without disciplinary infractions by Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Current BLS certification required.
- At least 1 year of prior continual experience with the same long-term care facility is required.
- One year of recent Medical-Surgical experience is required for assignment to Baker Rehab, and is desirable for all other assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
- 2 or more years of service are preferred.
- IV insertion skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing care according to established nursing standards and individualizes care based on the care plan and physician orders.
- Function as shift Charge Nurse as assigned and oversee care delivery and completion of nursing tasks by RNs, LPNs and GNAs.
- Performs resident/patient assessments upon admission and per unit standards.
- Ensure patient safety, comfort and regulatory compliance by performing clinical rounds.
- Maintain resident/patient clinical records according to established policies and procedures; make corrections and additions to medical records following facility standards and procedures.
- Transcribe physicians' orders to resident/patient charts, medication records etc. as required.
- Administer medications and treatments according to regulations and established procedures.
- Receive report from off-going shift and gives report to oncoming shift during walking rounds.
- Complete required documentation related to the patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes and ensures that all steps have been completed.
Benefits
- Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
- Dental and vision benefits
- Free short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for full-time employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
- 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
- Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
- MTA discounted bus passes
- Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
- Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
- Employee Recognition Program
- Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
